THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING MEMORABILIA By Nelson Deedle

Introduction Having arranged more than 600 private signings with

celebrities, autograph expert Nelson Deedle maintains a private collection of over 100,000 autographed pieces. Nelson Deedle has leveraged his expertise to acquire eight memorabilia companies, which together have inventories of approximately 500,000 items.

When building a personal memorabilia collection, a collector should focus on sourcing and buying pieces with a theme. Emphasizing a specific subject, such as the baseball cards of all the members in the 500 Home Run Club, allows a person to acquire and create a cohesive set.

Purchasing Memorabilia In addition, it encourages a collector to learn

more about the theme from other collectors and through research, which impacts the quality of items procured.

A person should also be cautious about bargain hunting. Taking time to review the history and pricing of like items is necessary to pinpoint why another, similar piece is being sold at a lower rate. Discounted or underpriced items can be a sign of forgery or poor condition.